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19 Dec Melissa Stoller is Building Bridges

Posted at 16:47h in children's literature by Ellen Leventhal 5 Comments

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I am thrilled to have my friend, Melissa Stoller, back on Writing Outside the Lines today. She, Callie Lovvern, Shirin Rahman, and Kate Talbot were here before telling us about their adorable picture book, PLANTING FRIENDSHIP: PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM. Melissa is back to talk about...

17 May Candace Spizzirri and a Great Giveaway!

Posted at 13:48h in authors, children's literature, environment, illustrator, kid lit, picture books by Ellen Leventhal 4 Comments

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Welcome, everyone! I've said before that writing can be a lonely endeavor with lots of highs and lows and twists and turns. But on this journey, I also get to meet incredible people along the way. So, I was thrilled to meet Candace Spizzirri and...

18 Jan PLANTING FRIENDSHIP with Callie, Kate, Melissa, and Shirin

Posted at 15:06h in authors, children's literature, diversity, friendship, holidays, kindness, nature, peace, picture books, respect, writing, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 9 Comments

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EL: Several months ago, I posted a cover reveal for this lovely book, PLANTING FRIENDSHIP: PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM, written by Callie Metler, Shirin Rahman, and Melissa Stoller and illustrated by Kate Talbot. I'm excited that it's out in the world now (as of Oct. 19,...

07 Dec Annette Schottenfeld and A Giveaway…Take Two!

Posted at 19:01h in authors, children's literature, environment, picture books, writing by Ellen Leventhal 6 Comments

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EL: Hello again, everyone! I hope that the internet gremlins are full and are done munching on my images and text. I want to welcome the fabulous (and understanding) Annette Schottenfeld to my blog. AS: Thank you for hosting Obi's Mud Bath and having me...

12 Jul Janie Reinart: WHEN WATER MAKES MUD and a GIVEAWAY

Posted at 13:46h in children's literature, illustrator, picture books, settlements by Ellen Leventhal 15 Comments

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We are in for a treat with my friend, Janie Reinart, visiting us today. Janie and I met in person at a non-fiction writing retreat in 2016, and aside from being a wonderful writer, Janie is a pretty great person! Thanks for being here, Janie. Before...

01 Jul COVER REVEAL! PLANTING FRIENDSHIP: PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM

Posted at 19:57h in friendship, illustrator, peace, picture books by Ellen Leventhal 10 Comments

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I've been waiting to see the cover of this beautiful new book, and now, we all get to see it! I am thrilled to host the cover reveal of PLANTING FRIENDSHIP: PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM. It is co-written by Callie Metler, Shirin Rahman, and Melissa Stoller...

10 Dec MELISSA STOLLER AND SADIE’S SHABBAT STORIES

Posted at 16:10h in authors, chapter books, children's literature, critique groups, kid lit, publishing by Ellen Leventhal 2 Comments

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EL: I am thrilled to have Melissa Stoller back with me today. Melissa and I first met as "Spork Sisters" with Clear Fork Publishing and have been friends ever since. We are now in the 2021 Word Birds marketing group together and get to virtually...

21 Nov Editor, Author, and Arc Angel, Alayne Kay Christian

Posted at 16:02h in authors, chapter books, children's literature, holidays, kid lit, kindness, non-fiction, picture books, writing by Ellen Leventhal 3 Comments

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I am thrilled to have my friend, the talented Alayne Kay Christian here with us today. She is the acquisitions editor and creative director at Blue Whale Press as well as a multi-published author. She is a VERY busy lady, but she's not too busy to visit with me here and to offer a great GIVEAWAY! :)

04 Apr Gayle Krause, New Book, Fabulous Giveaway!

Posted at 13:12h in authors, children's literature, critique groups, kid lit, marketing, picture books, publishing, Uncategorized, writing by Ellen Leventhal 10 Comments

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One of the best parts of being involved in the children's literature community is the friends I've made. I am so happy that the prolific author, Gayle Krause, is one of those friends. Thanks for dropping by, Gayle. I am thrilled to have you. Thank you for...

22 Dec ON FLOODS AND WRITING

Posted at 20:08h in authors, children's literature, critique groups, flood clean up, floods, Houston, kid lit, new year, picture books, publishing, reflection, revision, Texas, Uncategorized by Ellen Leventhal 5 Comments

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I was recently asked how long it took me to write Lola Can’t Leap. The answer is far from simple. And I absolutely would not have gotten it done without the love and support of all my friends in the KidLit community! I started thinking...